Oakfield - Matthew Ryan Ware, 22, of Oakfield, a roofer with A to Z Construction in Batavia, died Saturday, August 7, 2010 as the result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Albion Road in the Town of Oakfield.
Mr. Ware was born August 13, 1987 in Batavia, a son of Colleen Alexander Ware of Oakfield and Byron Ware of New Jersey.
He was a member of United Pentecostal Church, was a graduate of Oakfield Alabama High School where he was active in football for 6 years, basketball for 3 years, baseball for 1 year, outdoor track for 4 years and indoor track for 1 year. He was on the All-star League and All State Team.
Surviving along with his parents are a brother, Nicholas Alexander and Daniel Ware, both of Oakfield; a sister, Tanisha Majors of Oakfield; his step father, Jeffery Patrick of Oakfield; maternal grandmother, Constance Alexander of Batavia and grandfather, Hunter Alexander of Batavia; paternal grandparents, Albert & Betty Ware of NJ; a great-grandmother, Claudine Meney of Batavia; survived by numerous cousins.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at United Pentecostal Church, 180 Oak St., Batavia, where services will follow at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Burial will be in Cary Cemetery, Oakfield. Condolences may be made at www.burdettandsanford.com.
